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Pembleton T24 is an open two-seater but without a soft top.
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Ho about a SMART fortwo?
Far south from 100k and open top two seater...
1973 2CV AK400 Ralley
1985 plus 4 four seater
1992 Peraves ecomobil
bicycles (pedersen to recumbent)
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Ho about a SMART fortwo?
Far south from 100k and open top two seater...
The wife had 5 cabriolets versions over the years. Later versions with the hotter engines could be good fun, being rear engined you were in good company with Porsches
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Thought Audi TT had ceased production but due to end in 2023. You could well be right. I just saw that I could still order a new one - presumably then from already built stock. The choice out there isn't much different from when the MX5 was launched, I traded in a Triumph Stag for a new one when they first came out, from memory the rivals at the time were: Presumably Morgans - but with a waiting list Caterhams Imported Alfa Spyder S4 Reliant SS1 or Tii A merc R107 at about 4 times the price Lotus Elan ( fwd model) Most 2 seaters on the road at the time were old crumbly MGB / Midget or Spitfires, a leakproof reliable MX5 was a revelation. Had to look when the MX5 was launched - 1989/90 same year the Fiat X19 was discontinued. Just finished my Classic Car magazine and realised there is an handy section at the end with model dates of manufacture from/to Other models around 1990. - TVR and Panther Kallister ended in 1990
2021 Lapis Blue Plus 6  You know it makes sense!  2016 Carmine Red 991.2 C4S
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The Smart Roadster is hugely impressive. Its one of those cars which looks nothing on paper, and yet delivers way more than it should. A friend ran one for a while, so I had significant passenger mileage in it.
Not without quirks but that's what makes these cars interesting.
He's now on his third Mx5 and loves it. I can see why, but it has no character.
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I appreciate that these are not main stream and you need to do a bit of spanner work but don't forget the various Cobras, Jaguar C & D types + the AKSS. For real die hards there is the Ronart.
Here for a good time not a long time!!
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Good suggestion Reg. Some of "assembly required" Cobra replica's are good. If we go down that route might I also suggest one of these as previously run by a known member of this parish some time back. I believe they offer a targa ? https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202208018369652
Everyone loves a Morgan. Even me, unless it's broken again.
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I appreciate that these are not main stream and you need to do a bit of spanner work but don't forget the various Cobras, Jaguar C & D types + the AKSS. For real die hards there is the Ronart. For those of a dirty fingernail disposition Reg, well made replicas are very desirable. With space and spare money I might have become a collector of replicas. Porsche 917, GT40, Ferrari GTO, & P4. All from my days of reading Motorsport. Plus the C Type, Cobra, and a real Ariel Atom, & Caterham. All totally usable, but anathema to both purists and modernists 
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The (replica) Healy's our local place handles are lovely as well.
I guess we could add the Aerial to the list of 2 seat (very) open cars as well.
Everyone loves a Morgan. Even me, unless it's broken again.
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